Research Article

Sustainability of Rainwater Harvesting System in terms of Water Quality

Table 2

Carbon dioxide emission from water treatment and distribution system [39].

Fuel typeCO2 output rate pounds (CO2/kWh)Drinking water energy demand (kWh/MG)CO2 output rate per MG water delivered (CO2/kWh)

Coal2.117 2,906
Petroleum1.9151,4062,680
Natural gas1.314 1,840